This document has been declared "Stabilized" and will no longer be subjected to periodic reviews for currency. Users are responsible for verifying references and continued suitability or technical requirements. New technology may exist. This SAE Recommended Practice has been established for the purpose of providing design criteria and suggested dimensional proportions which may be used for ball studs and ball stud socket assemblies as used on steering systems or control mechanisms of passenger vehicles, trucks and off-road equipment. The recommended practices does not cover all applications. It is intended to provide assistance in obtaining functional satis
SAE J491-2012 Referenced Document
SAE J485-1998 Holes in Bolt and Screw Shanks and Slots in Nuts for Cotter Pins
SAE J491-2012 history
2012SAE J491-2012 Steering Ball Studs and Socket Assemblies
1987SAE J491-1987 Steering Ball Studs and Socket Assemblies November 1987
1977SAE J491B-1977 BALL STUDS AND BALL STUD SOCKET ASSEMBLIES